Welfare assistance scheme

Our welfare assistance scheme helps you get short term support, or help to live on your own - when you need it.

There are two types of help.

Daily living expenses

If your circumstances change unexpectedly, you can apply for help with your daily living expenses (for up to seven days). This includes:

food

baby milk and nappies

heating

travel

hygiene products

Settlement grant

A settlement grant will help you to stay in your home, or move back into housing, after living in supported or unsettled accommodation. For example if you're leaving care or you've been made homeless. This includes help towards: